In a pulsating 10-minute spell after the break, Egypt had the opportunity to take the lead but both Mohamed Aboutrika and Emad Moteab missed with free headers.

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The five time World champions struggled to continue their dominance in the second half, with Egypt captain Mohamed Aboutrika pulling a goal back in the 52nd minute.

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Egypt coach Hassan Shehata brought on BBC African Footballer of the Year Mohamed Aboutrika and striker Mido to try and secure a winner but the game ended one-apiece.

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Just after the half-hour, Mohamed Aboutrika fired a volley wide from the edge of the area before Chaouchi dived low to his right to superbly deny Ahmed El Muhammadi.

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Players like Essam Al Hadari, Barakat, Gomaa, Emad Moteab and Mohamed Aboutrika all played major roles in Egypt's success and now have a chance for a third continental title inside four months.

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Rafael, Leandro Damiao and Neymar each scored in a blistering opening to the match, but second-half goals from Mohamed Aboutrika and Mohamed Salah meant yet another medal contender had to endure an anxious finale.

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Missing players of the quality of Mohamed Aboutrika, Mohamed Barakat and Amr Zaki, Hassan Shehata's side racked up the goals and the wins, and maintained their remarkable unbeaten run - which stretches all the way back to Tunisia in 2004.

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